APPLY FOR HEAD START
WHICH PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?
Home-Based
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Pregnant Mothers
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Children 0-3 years of age
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Families that are available for weekly sessions with a home educator
Early Head Start Center-Based
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Children ages 18 months to 3 years
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Families interested in 7- hour classroom day, 11 months per year (September through July)
Head Start
Center-Based
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Children 3 or 4 years old before 10/1 of school year
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Families interested in a full day preschool program
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Partnership pre-k slots may be available for children residing in Dover, Morristown, Wharton and Mine Hill
Subsidy Funded Preschool Program
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Children 3-5 years of age
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Families that qualify for NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program*
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Families interested in full day preschool
*Our office will assist you in reviewing your eligibility
Who Is Eligible for Our Free Services?
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Income - Families living in Morris County with incomes at or below federal poverty level https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines
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Families receiving public assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)
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Families who are homeless or “doubled up” or living in temporary housing
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Children in foster care
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Children receiving preschool special educational services or Early Intervention (with an IEP or IFSP)
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Other special circumstances (can be discussed during our confidential application process)
How Do I Apply?
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Complete the online application below, or download form and bring to Head Start
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A member of our trained staff will conduct an application interview with you and request your documentation to verify information
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All applicants must submit proof of child’s age, vaccines, proof of income or public assistance, proof of residency, and/or documentation of any other special circumstances
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Once all documents are received you will receive a letter stating your application status (Accepted or Waitlisted)